Face to Face
My Little Cheap Dictaphone Lyrics
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What you wanted, disappeared
Was it fake or was it real?
When the Devil made the deal
Keep on running, Keep on shouting
Moving on, running down a dream
I need something to pursue
I′m gonna win this game (what I give, what I feel it's for real)
I remain the same
I need passion all the time
Time is running out too fast
You stay here by my side
You were never a friend of mine
You gimme nothing, gimme nothing
I′m stuck here
I was blind but now I see
What you want and who you are
I'm gonna win this game (what I give, what I feel it's for real)
I remain the same
The song "Face to Face" by My Little Cheap Dictaphone is about the struggle of maintaining authenticity in relationships. The singer questions whether the love and affection she gave to someone was real or if it disappeared because it was not reciprocated. She wonders if the other person truly had genuine feelings for her or if it was just a deal they made with the devil. The constant running, shouting, and chasing after dreams is a reflection of the need for something to pursue and the desire to win in the game of love.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a fear of time running out too fast. The singer seems to feel desperate for passion and authenticity, feeling stuck and isolated because she got nothing in return from her previous relationship. She sees the other person's true nature and their lack of true friendship.
The song suggests that being true to oneself is important and that one should not compromise on authenticity to please someone else. The singer remains the same, implying that she will not change herself for anyone and that she will continue to pursue her passion.
Line by Line Meaning
What I gave you, was it real?
Did I truly show you my genuine self?
What you wanted, disappeared
The person you pretended to be is no longer visible
Was it fake or was it real?
Questioning the authenticity of the relationship
When the Devil made the deal
An allusion to making a deal with evil forces
Keep on running, Keep on shouting
Continuing to pursue a goal with energy and fervor
Moving on, running down a dream
Focused on achieving a personal aspiration
I need something to pursue
Desiring a purpose to work towards
I got a new world in my view
Discovered a new perspective or opportunity
I′m gonna win this game (what I give, what I feel it's for real)
Determined to succeed while remaining true to oneself
I remain the same
Not compromising one's morals or goals for others
I need passion all the time
Requiring a constant drive to fuel motivation
Time is running out too fast
Sensing a limited amount of time to accomplish one's desires
You stay here by my side
Acknowledging the presence of someone despite past hurt or betrayal
You were never a friend of mine
Realizing that the other person was never a true supporter
You gimme nothing, gimme nothing
Feeling neglected or used by the other person
I′m stuck here
Feeling trapped and unable to move forward
I was blind but now I see
Becoming aware of the true motives and character of the other person
What you want and who you are
Understanding the other person's desires and true identity
Writer(s): Michael Lariviere, Pierre-louis Lebacq, Xavier Guinotte
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.